Dr. Cara Berg Powers
@clbergpowers.bsky.social
I post about public education, school integration, cultural theory, media literacy, sex ed, parenting, and random thoughts from my ADHD brain. Proud co-editor of uncoveringpossible.com out now from Vernon Press! DM for discount code!
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Which says so much about how racists center themselves. I'm not interested in shaming you; I just want you to stop oppressing people. If talking about race makes you feel ashamed, that's on you.
The whole point is to make it seem as if any talk of race/gender is designed to shame white people
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Which says so much about how racists center themselves. I'm not interested in shaming you; I just want you to stop oppressing people. If talking about race makes you feel ashamed, that's on you.
This feels like a great hook to scare some GOP members off passing same bill
More than 15 Senate Democrats join GOP to advance nationwide ban on hemp products, including CBD gummies,
oh the paul amendment is going down 78-22
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
This feels like a great hook to scare some GOP members off passing same bill
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Don’t miss this chance to hear first-hand, on-the-ground observations from leaders of the teachers' union, the metal workers' union and the South Korean labor federation who were in the street mobilizing their union members and the public! Register to join at tinyurl.com/11-17-SKorea
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Don’t miss this chance to hear first-hand, on-the-ground observations from leaders of the teachers' union, the metal workers' union and the South Korean labor federation who were in the street mobilizing their union members and the public! Register to join at tinyurl.com/11-17-SKorea
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pretty sure you should replace "progressive groups are" with "every democrat with a pulse who is not actually in the senate is."
Progressive groups are calling for Chuck Schumer's ouster after centrist Dems' shutdown cave. Dem senators' phone lines are "exploding" with the same demands. So far, Senate Dems don't have a ton to say.
New at @zeteo.com w/ @swin24.bsky.social @premthakker.bsky.social zeteo.com/p/senate-dem...
New at @zeteo.com w/ @swin24.bsky.social @premthakker.bsky.social zeteo.com/p/senate-dem...
Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet
After their shutdown surrender, liberal lawmakers are begging their base to unite behind them anyway – as Trumpland celebrates that their opposition is a bunch of 'p*ssies.'
zeteo.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
pretty sure you should replace "progressive groups are" with "every democrat with a pulse who is not actually in the senate is."
This Eagles game is like a soccer game.
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This Eagles game is like a soccer game.
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It's me again, just putting it out there that I am going to need space in 2026 for at least 5 events that can hold at least 100 people. Looking for accessible and also CHEAP spaces in NYC. None of the convenings will be charging people to participate. Thank you.
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It's me again, just putting it out there that I am going to need space in 2026 for at least 5 events that can hold at least 100 people. Looking for accessible and also CHEAP spaces in NYC. None of the convenings will be charging people to participate. Thank you.
Anyone else getting more random text scam attempts? I got a text this morning that was like "this is my new number. how are you?" Like, if it's your new number, wouldn't you know to tell me who you are?
a close up of a man 's face in a car with a woman behind him .
Alt: a close up of a man 's face in a car with a woman behind him. He points up and says "that's bait."
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Anyone else getting more random text scam attempts? I got a text this morning that was like "this is my new number. how are you?" Like, if it's your new number, wouldn't you know to tell me who you are?
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I got this useful bon mot from a middle school teacher recently.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I got this useful bon mot from a middle school teacher recently.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
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Good morning to everyone but especially to Lady Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whose judgement against Rudy Giuliani for defaming them and turning their lives upside down cannot be pardoned away by the president
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Good morning to everyone but especially to Lady Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whose judgement against Rudy Giuliani for defaming them and turning their lives upside down cannot be pardoned away by the president
Check out this @binjreports.bsky.social piece on the LARC program at Clark University. I was privileged to meet Dr. Tebenbaum 24 years ago as a Clark freshman. In my 5 years on Clark faculty, teaching in LARC was one of the best experiences. Excited to go back this summer. binj.news/2025/11/04/b...
Beyond Boston: Fighting Poverty And Prison With College In Worcester
Inside Clark University’s program to leverage education's proven power to cut recidivism
binj.news
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Check out this @binjreports.bsky.social piece on the LARC program at Clark University. I was privileged to meet Dr. Tebenbaum 24 years ago as a Clark freshman. In my 5 years on Clark faculty, teaching in LARC was one of the best experiences. Excited to go back this summer. binj.news/2025/11/04/b...
This is the district next to mine. Community members are calling for independent oversight of the investigation into whether teachers' social media posts about Charlie Kirk should lose them their jobs. www.change.org/p/reinstate-...
Sign the Petition
Reinstate educators placed on leave for protected speech
www.change.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This is the district next to mine. Community members are calling for independent oversight of the investigation into whether teachers' social media posts about Charlie Kirk should lose them their jobs. www.change.org/p/reinstate-...
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📲Use that anger you have from last night’s vote & call your Senators. Put the pressure on them. This isn’t over yet💪🏼
DEMAND A STRONG DEAL TO END TRUMP SHUTDOWN
One that extends ACA tax credits, fund SNAP and WIC, & protect federal workers from illegal firings.
#Pinks
5calls.org/issue/federa...
DEMAND A STRONG DEAL TO END TRUMP SHUTDOWN
One that extends ACA tax credits, fund SNAP and WIC, & protect federal workers from illegal firings.
#Pinks
5calls.org/issue/federa...
Demand a Strong Deal to End the Government Shutdown (UPDATED 11/9) - DEAL ADVANCED BY SENATE ⭑ 5 Calls
Updates November 9, 2025: Eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to advance a deal to reopen the government; the deal includes three FY2026 …
5calls.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
📲Use that anger you have from last night’s vote & call your Senators. Put the pressure on them. This isn’t over yet💪🏼
DEMAND A STRONG DEAL TO END TRUMP SHUTDOWN
One that extends ACA tax credits, fund SNAP and WIC, & protect federal workers from illegal firings.
#Pinks
5calls.org/issue/federa...
DEMAND A STRONG DEAL TO END TRUMP SHUTDOWN
One that extends ACA tax credits, fund SNAP and WIC, & protect federal workers from illegal firings.
#Pinks
5calls.org/issue/federa...
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Let my gravestone read "PUNCTUATION GOES INSIDE THE QUOTATION MARKS."
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Let my gravestone read "PUNCTUATION GOES INSIDE THE QUOTATION MARKS."
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Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
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In honor of this occasion, one of my most read pieces. Like a lot of things I'm critical of, I still believe in the promise of Sesame Street
www.alternet.org/2016/06/sesa...
www.alternet.org/2016/06/sesa...
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In honor of this occasion, one of my most read pieces. Like a lot of things I'm critical of, I still believe in the promise of Sesame Street
www.alternet.org/2016/06/sesa...
www.alternet.org/2016/06/sesa...
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On this date in 1969, the children's TV series Sesame Street—which featured a cast of puppet characters that included Elmo, Big Bird, and the Cookie Monster—debuted on the National Educational Television network (later PBS).
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
On this date in 1969, the children's TV series Sesame Street—which featured a cast of puppet characters that included Elmo, Big Bird, and the Cookie Monster—debuted on the National Educational Television network (later PBS).
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Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
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The solidarity and pride of the laborers I grew up around was real and important. The whitewashing is the lie.
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The solidarity and pride of the laborers I grew up around was real and important. The whitewashing is the lie.
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@warren.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov it’s time. please lead the calls for change, to bench both Schumer & Durbin.
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
@warren.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov it’s time. please lead the calls for change, to bench both Schumer & Durbin.
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Just thinking again how Democrats asked people to accept short-term suffering in order to give space to prevent long-term, worse suffering and then said, "Thanks for suffering in the short-term. You'll get to suffer long-term too so that our Thanksgiving plans don't get disrupted."
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Just thinking again how Democrats asked people to accept short-term suffering in order to give space to prevent long-term, worse suffering and then said, "Thanks for suffering in the short-term. You'll get to suffer long-term too so that our Thanksgiving plans don't get disrupted."
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I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
Some people really just want to yell. On insta, @workingfamilies.org posted about the betrayal of last night's vote and how they'll run people against GOP and feckless Dems and someone in the comments like "the Democratic party can't be reformed. We need a third party." Bro, who are you talking to?
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Some people really just want to yell. On insta, @workingfamilies.org posted about the betrayal of last night's vote and how they'll run people against GOP and feckless Dems and someone in the comments like "the Democratic party can't be reformed. We need a third party." Bro, who are you talking to?
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
If you liked how Tuesday felt, you should seriously think about getting involved in @workingfamilies.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 AM
If you liked how Tuesday felt, you should seriously think about getting involved in @workingfamilies.org